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SeaTac Report

                                                                                         City of SeaTac Quarterly Newsletter | Winter 2018

  Inside this issue                  Port of Seattle and City of SeaTac Partner
                                     for Mutual Success
                                     The Port of Seattle Commission and the                  Mayor Michael Siefkes, Deputy Mayor Pam
                                     SeaTac City Council approved a new                      Fernald and Council member Peter Kwon
                                     Interlocal Agreement (2018 ILA) on                      were the elected members of the City’s
                                     December 12, 2017. The completely                       negotiating team. The five elected positions
                                     new ten year agreement replaces all prior               represent the Joint Advisory Committee
                                     agreements between the two governments.                 (JAC) which oversees the ILA and other
                                     The City’s incorporation in 1990 commenced              related issues. More than two dozen staff
  2 ����Your City Council            a different relationship between the Port               members from the two organizations
                                     and the local community. The first formal               provided the subject matter expertise.
  3 ����Outstanding City
        Employees                    agreement was adopted in 1997, then
                                                                                             “This new ILA is a good step forward for the
        Recognized                   modified and extended 4 times. The new
                                                                                             community and our working relationship with
                                     ILA will take effect on February 17, 2018
  4 ����Parks, Community                                                                     the Airport. There are additional measures to
                                     exactly when the current agreement expires.
        Programs and                                                                         address current and ongoing impacts while
        Services                     “Elected officials and staff of both the Port           providing resources to the City to help with
  5 ���� Winter Safety Tips          and the City of SeaTac have worked hard                 those efforts,” said Mayor Michael Siefkes.
                                     over the last couple of years to strengthen
  6 ����Library Corner                                                                       The formal purpose of the ILA is to establish
                                     the relationship between our two agencies,”
                                                                                             a mutual and cooperative system to recognize
  6 ����Appointed SeaTac             said John Creighton, outgoing Port of
        Citizens                                                                             jurisdictional authorities and to avoid disputes.
                                     Seattle Commissioner. Commissioner
                                                                                             “The goals of the ILA are better communication,
  7 ���� Public Works                Courtney Gregoire was the other elected
         Project Updates             member of the Port’s negotiating team.                  See ILA, continued on page 3 ...

  8 ����Annual Safety

                                     Changes to City Hall
        Inspections Urged
  9 ����2018 Neighborhood
        Grant Program                Over the last several months, areas on the
                                     first and third floors of City Hall have undergone
  9 ����2017 Good
                                     modifications to improve access and functionality
        Neighbor Award
                                     for the visiting public. City Hall’s main reception
 10 ����2018 Waste                   area moved to the third floor, with a much bigger
        Reduction &                  lobby area. Council Committees and larger
        Recycling Programs           meetings will enjoy the expanded Riverton Room
 11 ����Recology                     now conveniently accessed from the first floor
        CleanScapes News             lobby. Visitors making Court payments or conducting Police business will share a common
 12 ����Controlling Rats             lobby for better flow. Additionally, signage will be updated in 2018 to help visitors navigate
                                     better throughout City Hall.

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Port of Seattle and City of SeaTac Partner for Mutual Success
Meet Your New Councilmembers
                         At the January 9, 2018 Regular Council            clothing store for over 30 years. I have a degree from
                         Meeting, the City Council selected                the State University of NY in Business, Management,
                         Michael J. Siefkes as Mayor and Erin              and Economics. Having worked since I was ten years old,
                         Sitterley as Deputy Mayor for terms               I have over 55 years in business. I am an entrepreneur
                         ending December 31, 2019.                         having owned three successful businesses in my life.

                         November Election Results                         I have been married for over 23 years to my beautiful wife,
                         The City welcomes two new                         Maria, and have four stepdaughters who I love dearly and
Michael J. Siefkes       Councilmembers, Joel Wachtel and                  five grandchildren. After many visits to Washington State,
                         Clyde Hill. Councilmember Pam Fernald             we chose to retire in SeaTac; it’s a decision that we’ve
                         ran unopposed; she has been on the                never regretted!
                         Council since November 2009 and
                                                                                                 Position 4 - Clyde Hill
                         served as Deputy Mayor from March 22,
                                                                                                 I am known to many as “Fuzz”. I am
                         2016 to January 9, 2018.
                                                                                                 a long time resident of the Highline
                         Councilmembers Rick Forschler,                                          area and a graduate of Renton Technical
                         Peter Kwon, Michael Siefkes, and                                        College and George Washington
                         Erin Sitterley were not up for re-election,                             University business programs.
Erin Sitterley
                         as City Council terms are staggered.
                                                                                                   My entire professional career has been
                         Tony Anderson retired after 12 years
                                                                           Clyde Hill
                                                                                                   in the private sector. My experience
                         on the Council and Kathryn Campbell
                                                                                                   includes customer service, business and
                         was unseated.
                                                                           technical analysis, as well as project and personnel manage-
                         Position 2 – Joel Wachtel                         ment. With the exception of nearly two decades volunteering
                         I was born and raised in New York City,           extra time to several community based organizations, this will
                         (though I have lived in Maryland,                 be my first official position in public office.
                         Washington D.C. and Spartanburg S.C.)
                                                                           I intend to focus on public safety, community development
                         My parents were second-generation
                                                                           and expanding retail and food services.
                         immigrants who ran a successful
Joel Wachtel

    YOUR CITY COUNCIL

    Michael J. Siefkes   Erin Sitterley     Rick Forschler     Joel Wachtel          Peter Kwon         Clyde Hill         Pam Fernald
    Mayor                Deputy Mayor       Councilmember      Councilmember         Councilmember      Councilmember      Councilmember
    Councilmember        Councilmember      Position No. 1     Position No. 2        Position No. 3     Position No. 4     Position No. 6
    Position No. 5       Position No. 7     206.397.5752       206.247.4694          206.418.8033       206.247.4693       206.552.4761
    206.475.3110         206.475.3113       rforschler@        jwachtel@             pkwon@             chill@             pfernald@
    msiefkes@            esitterley@        ci.seatac.wa.us    ci.seatac.wa.us       ci.seatac.wa.us    ci.seatac.wa.us    ci.seatac.wa.us
    ci.seatac.wa.us      ci.seatac.wa.us

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SeaTac Report | Winter 2018

City Recognizes Outstanding Employees                                                          ILA, continued from page 1 ...

                                                                                               continuous cooperation, no
Each year the City of SeaTac selects employees for
                                                              Those employees with 5, 10,      surprises and less litigation”
citywide awards who have demonstrated outstanding
                                                              15, 20 and 25 years of service   said City Manager Joseph
performance. Awards are given for customer service, going
                                                              were also recognized. The        Scorcio during one of the public
the extra mile and demonstrating SeaTac’s core values.        service awards were given to:    meetings on the agreement.
Employees are nominated by their fellow staff members
and an employee committee determines the selection            5 YEARS:                         New or enhanced elements
of the recipients for the Customer Service, Extra Mile and    Mike Fitzpatrick                 contained within the ILA include:
The SeaTac Award. The awards were presented at the all        Debra McClung
                                                                                               • Fair and reasonable provisions
City staff meeting and appreciation dinner on November
17 held at Bahama Breeze. The awards given for service
                                                              10 YEARS:                          which balance key issues
                                                              Tammy Philips                      affecting both organizations
to the City of SeaTac and its residents in 2017 were:
                                                              Zenetta Young                    • Support for public safety and
                                                              Aaron Wiseman                      traffic enforcement including
                          CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
                                                              Linda Croasdill                    ($1.4 M/yr).
                       Joyce Kennedy
                                                              Tom George                       • Support of traffic impact
                                                              Cindy Corsilles                    fees, permit fees and
                                                                                                 stormwater fees ($1.3 M/yr).
                                                              15 YEARS:
                                                              Mark Johnsen                     • Unique land use, environ-
                                                              Nicole Jones                       mental and development
                         EXTRA MILE                                                              regulations and procedures
                          AWARD                               20 YEARS:                        • Integration of all Port devel-
                          Alexis Briggs                       Lau Siva                           opment permits into the City
                                                              Bart Perman                        system with a quality assurance
                                                              Allen Van                          program ($226K/yr min.)
                                                              Sandi Hutchison
                                                                                               • Support for City business
                                                              Eric Proctor
                                                                                                 license compliance for
                          THE SEATAC AWARD                    25 YEARS:                          vendors and operators within
                       Gwen Pilo                              Sean Clark                         the Airport.
                                                                                               • A 10-year agreement, with a
                                                                                                 2 year termination notice and
                                                                                                 5th year mandatory review
                                          City Council Study Sessions and Council
  City Council Meetings                   Meetings are recorded and can be viewed              • Clearly defined oversight
  City Hall Council Chambers              by Comcast subscribers on SeaTV, Channel 21            and meeting responsibilities
  Study Sessions at 5:00 PM               at 2:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM               for the JAC
  Regular Meetings at 7:00 PM
                                          beginning Thursday evening following                 • Total financial commitments
  2nd and 4th Tuesdays.
                                          a Council Meeting. The meetings can also be            of more the $29M over the
  To view Council agendas and
                                          found online by visiting www.CityofSeaTac.com.         10 years (increase depending
  minutes, or meeting times
  and dates, please visit the City’s      Select the grey SeaTV Online box from the              on the activity levels at
  website at www.CityofSeaTac.com.        homepage. From there you can choose to view
                                                                                                 the Airport).
  Meeting times may change.               any Council Meeting from within the last year.
  Please call the City Clerk’s            If you have any questions regarding viewing          The 2018 ILA document can be
  Office at 206.973.4660 for              the Council Meetings please contact the City         found on the City’s webpage.
  the latest information.                                                                      www.ci.seatac.wa.us/
                                          Clerk’s Office at 206.973.4660.
                                                                                               2018City-Port-ILA

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Parks, Community Programs and Services
TIME TO APPLY FOR 2018                     PHOTOGRAPHY                              WE HAVE YOUR NEW YEAR’S
RECREATION SCHOLARSHIPS                    EXHIBIT                                  RESOLUTION SOLUTION!
The Recreation Scholarship program         WINNERS                                  Good physical fitness is a life long
assists youth, ages 3-19, who live in      This year’s                              journey that is well worth the effort. If
the City of SeaTac to participate in all   photography                              your goal is to get in better shape and
youth and teen programs at up to           exhibit, held in                         lead a healthier lifestyle we can help.
                 70% off the regular       October, had a                           Join one of our many fitness classes
                 costs. Programs           total of 23 entries. The City presents   and get started on a healthier you!
                 available include         the exhibit to show quality              • Weight Room at SeaTac
                 soccer, fencing,          photography of regional                    Community Center:
                 karate, before and        photographers and to purchase work         SeaTac residents may purchase
                 after school care,        for their permanent collection.            a monthly weight room pass for
                 summer camps and          Photos are displayed at the SeaTac         $25 per month for adults and
                 more. Those who           Community Center, City Hall and the        $20 per month for seniors 55+.
                 qualify must reapply      Maintenance Facility for everyone to       Drop-in fees are $5 per visit for
                 every calendar year.      enjoy. Following are the purchase          adults and $2.75 for seniors 55+.
For more information about the             award winners:                             Non-residents please call the
scholarship process and the programs                                                  SeaTac Community Center for fees.
                                           William Harris – “Beach Ride”
available, please call the SeaTac
                                           Sam Ruljancich – “Quiet Canopy”          • Fitness Maximizer: Take advantage
Community Center at 206.973.4680.
                                           Robert Berg – “Mt. Rainier Sunrise”        of the maximum fitness program.
                                                                                      Sign up for any adult fitness class
COMMUNITY GARDEN
                                                                                      and you can add a monthly weight
REGISTRATION OPEN
                                                                                      room pass for just $10 per month.
The City’s community garden is
located in North SeaTac Park, adja-
                                                                                    SAVE THE DATES
cent to the Highline SeaTac Botanical
                                                                                    ABC…123 Preschool Enrollment
and Japanese gardens. Garden plots
                                                                                    Opens for 2018-2019 School Year:
are available to SeaTac residents for
rent (April-October) for $40 per year.                                              March 15
For more information, please call or       Purchase Award Winners: Robert Berg,     Annual Easter Egg Hunt
visit the SeaTac Community Center          William Harris and Sam Ruljancich        at Angle Lake Park:
at 206.973.4680 or online at                                                        Saturday, March 31 at 9:00 AM
www.ci.seatac.wa.us/communitygarden.       WARMING SHELTER AT
                                           SEATAC COMMUNITY CENTER                  The Great Summer Camp
                                                                                    Registration Opens:
Community Garden 2017                      Reminder: When the weather forecast
                                           is 32 degrees or below for two or        April 2
                                           more days, the SeaTac Community
                                                                                    VALLEY RIDGE PARK SPORT
                                           Center will act as a “warming shelter”
                                                                                    FIELD RENOVATIONS
                                           during normal business hours.
                                                                                    Renovation of the sport fields at Valley
                                           Community Center Hours:                  Ridge Park will begin this year. The
                                           Monday – Thursday:                       synthetic turf on Fields 1, 2 & 3 will be
                                           8:30 AM – 9:30 PM                        replaced. Field 4 will be upgraded
                                                                                    from natural grass to synthetic turf
                                           Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
                                                                                    making Valley Ridge Park an even
                                           Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM              more desirable location for leagues
                                                                                    and tournaments. Other amenities will
                                                                                    include new restrooms, concession

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SeaTac Report | Winter 2018

area, perimeter fencing and storage for        Winter Safety Tips
park maintenance. Closure of fields 1          Winters in Western Washington are unpredictable
thru 3 will rotate while replacing the         and can range from the very mild to days of severe
synthetic turf. We anticipate the project      snow, wind, and rain. Because winter’s worst weather
will be complete by the summer of 2018.        is often between January and March, here are some tips
                                               and information to help keep you and your family safe.

                                               Use candles with care. Often used decoratively or during power outages,
                                               candles should not be used as a substitute for flashlights unless there are
                                               no alternatives. Follow these candle safety rules:

                                               • Always use a sturdy base under your candles that will resist tipping.
                                               • Keep candles away from flammable materials such as curtains or bedding.
ANGLE LAKE PARK NATURE TRAIL
                                               • “When you go out — blow it out”. Never leave burning candles, unattended.
The lakeside nature trail at Angle Lake Park
                                               Also, during power outages many families utilize gasoline powered generators
is complete and ready for visitors. Visitors
                                               until the household power comes back on. These generators can supply power
may access the quarter mile trail from the
                                               to furnaces, lights, stove tops, and other appliances. Generators can literally
southeast corner of Angle Lake Park or
                                               be life savers when used correctly. Unfortunately, every winter we read stories
from International Boulevard on the
                                               about people who were affected by carbon monoxide (CO) that was produced
north side of the new Residence Inn
                                               by a generator that was brought into or near a home and left running.
Hotel. People will enjoy this two-acre
park with tall fir trees, natural pathways,    Carbon monoxide is a colorless, almost odorless, and tasteless gas which is
native plants, interpretive signage and the    present during any type of burning. When inhaled, it depletes the oxygen
serene lake view. Damaged trees were           supply in the blood stream. Symptoms of CO poisoning include lightheaded-
removed and milled on site to be used for      ness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, seizures, decreases levels of
wooden benches and trails. Forrest Garden      consciousness, and in extreme cases, death.
Construction prides themselves on using
natural elements found on site to develop      It is not just generators that pose a hazard; barbeques — especially the
beautiful, natural surroundings. An eight      charcoal type, vehicles left running in a garage, wood stoves, and certain
foot wide asphalt trail provides a pathway     non-electric space heaters also produce the potentially deadly gas.
along the shore making it accessible to all.   You can reduce the chance of CO poisoning by following some basic rules:

S. 188TH STREET FENCE                          • Never bring generators or barbeques into the home or attached garage.
BEAUTIFICATION                                 • Purchase and install a carbon monoxide alarm in your home.
The City is in the design stage of a           • If anyone in the home begins to complain of CO poisoning symptoms
beautification project for a right-of-way        or the CO alarm activates, leave the residence and call 9-1-1.
fence on S. 188th Street. ELM
                                               • Have all CO producing appliances inspected and serviced according
Environments Architects has been hired
                                                 to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
to create visual improvements on an
existing chain-link fence along the active     This winter take the time to make sure you use candles safely and
arterial road. The fence located on the        that the danger of carbon monoxide is not present in your home.
north side of S. 188th Street between
33rd Avenue S. and 37th Avenue S. is
seen by city residents and thousands
of visitors each day traveling to and
from the airport. We anticipate that the
project will be completed by the summer
of this year.

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Library Corner
FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS:                      FOR ADULTS:                                Computer Classes
Family Story Times                           Valley View Library                        First Saturday of the month, 2:00 PM
Mondays, 7:00 PM                             Book Club                                  Everything from e-mail to Microsoft
Thursdays, 10:00 AM                          Last Tuesday of the month                  Excel spreadsheets, with a different
All ages welcome, ages 5 and                 7:00 – 8:30 PM                             topic for each class. Check the
younger with adult. Stories, rhymes,         Join the Valley View Library’s book        schedule online or in the library,
song and dance!                              group for lively literary discussion.      or give us a call at 206.242.6044.
                                             2018 selections will be published in
Study Zone                                                                              Drop-in to Learn about Ebooks
                                             the library’s online calendar at
Monday-Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM                                                         Last Saturday of the month,
                                             kcls.org, and on flyers in the library.
(when school is in session)                                                             3:00 – 4:00 PM

Drop in for free homework                    Citizenship Class                          Learn how to download eBooks,
help from trained                            Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 AM               magazines, comic books, movies
volunteer tutors.                            Learn how to become a United States        and other online services from KCLS!
                                             Citizen. Study for the naturalization      Bring your eReader, tablet, phone,
                                             test, including civics questions,          or just your questions.
                                             reading and writing English and            The library is always planning special
                                             practicing your interview skills.          events, creating meaningful
                                             Classes are free, join anytime!            opportunities for people of all ages
                                                                                        to connect with learning, exploring,
                                             Talk Time                                  discovery, and fun! You can check
                                             Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:30 PM                 the library’s online calendar at
                                             Practice speaking English with other       kcls.org/events, call 206.242.6044, or
                                             English language learners. Learn           pick up a paper copy of the monthly
                                             about American culture and meet            events calendar at Valley View Library,
                                             people from around the world.              17850 Military Road S.
                                             Classes are free, join anytime!

Appointed SeaTac Citizens
The following individuals have been appointed to a SeaTac           Community Services Advisory Committee
Citizen Advisory Committee. We value their civic interest           Kent Palosaari Appointed November 14, 2017
and willingness to be a part of the working team of our City.       Anela Delalic Appointed November 14, 2017

Senior Citizen Advisory Committee:                                  Hotel/Motel Tax Advisory Committee:
Dennis Anderson Appointed July 25, 2017                             Jeffrey Bauknecht Reappointed September 22, 2017
Frederick Geraldsen Reappointed November 14, 2017                   Cathy Heiberg Reappointed November 14, 2017
Donna Ellenberger Reappointed November 14, 2017                     Richard Scherzinger Reappointed September 22, 2017

Arts, Culture & Library Advisory Committee                          Planning Commission
Bruce Bryant Appointed November 14, 2017                            Brandon Pinto Appointed November 14, 2017
Tani Rae Standridge Appointed November 14, 2017
                                                                    Sidewalk Advisory Committee
Jim Todd Appointed November 14, 2017                                Miranda Hemmings Appointed November 14, 2017
Pete Daigle Appointed November 14, 2017

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SeaTac Report | Winter 2018

Public Works Project Updates
ADA (Americans with Disability                and controls to manage on-street            and the I-5 bridge. Work will include
Act) Sidewalk Transition Plan                 parking demand. For any information         rubblization of the existing concrete
Open House                                    regarding this project, please contact      road in place and overlaying with hot
February 1, 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the City        Janet Mayer at jmayer@ci.seatac.wa.us.      mix asphalt, construction of storm
of SeaTac City Hall Council Chambers                                                      water improvements, addition of
                                              Military Road S. & S. 152nd Street
Please join us at an open house to                                                        pedestrian facilities and bicycle lanes,
                                              Design is ongoing for this road
share information about the Federal                                                       signal upgrades, roadway channeliza-
                                              reconstruction and safety improvement
ADA requirements and how the City of                                                      tion, and permanent signing.
                                              project. Improvements include construc-
SeaTac is addressing these needs in its                                                   Also included with this project is work
                                              tion of buffered bike lanes, curb and
first ADA Sidewalk Transition Plan. This                                                  at the intersection at S. 200th Street
                                              gutter, sidewalks, new pavement,
event includes a combination of presen-                                                   and 26th Avenue S. Improvements at
                                              installation of street lighting, upgraded
tations and interactive displays to gather                                                this intersection are comprised of
                                              and interconnected signalization with
community input on pedestrian issues                                                      installation of ADA compliant sidewalks
                                              pedestrian crossings, construction of
and priorities. We would appreciate you                                                   and ramps, pavement overlay, pedes-
                                              a right turn lane on eastbound S. 152nd
joining us to provide feedback for a more                                                 trian signal upgrades, signal loop
                                              Street and the elimination of the skewed
accessible community. For language                                                        detectors and channelization.
                                              intersection at Tukwila International
translations or other accommodations,
                                              Blvd. and Military Road S. A public
please contact Janet Mayer at                                                             Both projects are in design and will be
                                              meeting will be scheduled in early 2018
jmayer@ci.seatac.wa.us.                                                                   constructed under a single contract.
                                              to share progress and information
                                                                                          Construction is scheduled for summer
Permit Parking Program                        related to the project design. This
                                                                                          2018. For any information regarding
City staff and its consultant, Transpo        project is scheduled for construction
                                                                                          this project, please contact Hien
Group, are finalizing the report that         this summer. For any information
                                                                                          Nguyen at hnguyen@ci.seatac.wa.us.
outlines the City’s Permit Parking            regarding this project, please contact
Program (PPP) for Council approval.           Janet Mayer at jmayer@ci.seatac.wa.us.      S. 166th Street Sidewalk Project
                                                                                          This Safe Routes to School Program grant
An open house was held on September           12th Place S. and
                                                                                          funded project includes construction
25, 2017 to update the community on           13th Avenue S. Overlay
the progress of the PPP. Another public                                                   of sidewalks, curb and gutter, storm
                                              The pavement overlay limits of this
meeting is scheduled for early this year to                                               drainage facilities, installation of an
                                              project are between 12th Place S. and
share the final report with the community.                                                enhanced crosswalk and radar speed
                                              13th Avenue S. from S. 200th Street
                                                                                          feedback signs. This project is scheduled
The PPP is being developed in response        to S. 207th Street and S. 207th Street
                                                                                          for construction in the summer of 2018.
for the need to manage increased              between 12th Place S. and 14th Avenue
demand for on-street parking and its          S. Highline Water District (HWD) will       A public meeting was held on
related community impacts in SeaTac.          be replacing all of their water lines       October 25, 2017 at McMicken Heights
The PPP will address citizen concerns         and services within the project limits.     Elementary School. It was well attended
related to on-street parking involving        Design is finalizing for this project       by 25 residents and staff. Staff received
safety, commercial/for hire vehicle           and construction is planned for early       and is compiling valuable information
parking in neighborhoods, and littering       summer 2018. For any information            shared by residents that will help guide
that have been documented in numer-           regarding this project, please contact      the design of the project. A second
ous community meetings since 2013.            Janet Mayer at jmayer@ci.seatac.wa.us.      public meeting is planned for early
Interim measures, such as no-parking                                                      spring 2018 as the design progresses
                                              Military Road South S. 200th
signage at intersection corners, were                                                     to 60% to follow up with the community.
                                              Street/I-5 northbound to
implemented with varying levels of                                                        For any information regarding this
                                              S. 209th Street and S. 200th
effectiveness. It was determined, and                                                     project, please contact Janet Mayer at
                                              Street/26th Avenue S. Intersection
supported by Council, to develop a                                                        jmayer@ci.seatac.wa.us.
                                              This project will reconstruct Military
strategic plan that will address processes
                                              Road South between S. 209th Street

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Annual Inspection Urged by US Consumer Product Safety Commission
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)                   • Replace smoke and CO alarm batteries when you change
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)               the time on your clocks each spring and fall and check
are urging consumers to schedule a professional inspection             batteries monthly.
of all fuel-burning heating systems, including furnaces,             • If an alarm sounds, leave your home immediately and
boilers, fireplaces, wood stoves, water heaters, chimneys,             call 911.
flues and vents, and to be vigilant against carbon monoxide
                                                                     • Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect CO
(CO) poisoning and fires in our homes.
                                                                       poisoning and are feeling dizzy, lightheaded or nauseous.
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. This colorless, odorless,        Fireplaces:
poisonous gas kills nearly 500 U.S. residents each year.
                                                                     • Have flues and chimneys inspected before each heating
CO poisoning is most common during the winter months,
                                                                       season for leakage and blockage by creosote or debris.
as this is not only when furnaces are
                                                                                            • Open the fireplace damper before
most used, but also when the second
                                                                                              lighting the fire and keep it open
leading source of CO poisoning,
                                                                                              until the ashes are cool. Never close
vehicles, is most likely to kill or injure
                                                                                              the damper if the ashes are still
people as they warm up their cars and
                                                                                              warm. An open damper may help
trucks inside garages.
                                                                                              prevent build-up of poisonous gases
The most common symptoms of CO                                                                inside the home.
poisoning are headache, dizziness,
                                                                                            • Store fireplace ashes in a fire
weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest
                                                                                              resistant container and cover it with
pain, and confusion. CO poisoning
                                                                                              a lid. Keep the container outdoors
can cause loss of consciousness and
                                                                                              and away from combustibles.
death. People who are sleeping or
intoxicated can die from CO poisoning
                                                                                           Space heaters:
before ever experiencing symptoms.                                                          • Place the heater on a level, hard and
                                                                                               nonflammable surface (such as
Gasoline-powered generators used                                                               ceramic tile floor), not on rugs or
during winter weather-related power                                                            carpets or near bedding or drapes.
outages can also be a source of carbon monoxide poisoning            Keep the heater at least three feet from bedding, drapes,
and consumers are advised to use generators outside, far             furniture and other flammable materials. Keep children and
away from their homes. A generator’s exhaust contains deadly         pets away from space heaters.
carbon monoxide which can kill in minutes.
                                                                     • To prevent the risk of fire, NEVER leave a space heater
Portable heaters, including space heaters, are the top                 on when you go to sleep or place a space heater close to
cause of deaths in home heating equipment-related fires.               any sleeping person. Turn the space heater off if you leave
To help prevent deaths and injuries, here are some                     the area.
helpful tips to ensure your safety:                                  • Use a space heater that has been tested to the latest safety
• Have your heating system, water heater and any other gas             standards and certified by a nationally-recognized testing
  or oil burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician         laboratory. These heaters will have the most up-to-date safety
  every year.                                                          features; older space heaters may not meet the newer safety
                                                                       standards. An unvented gas space heater that meets current
• Install battery-operated CO and smoke alarms in
                                                                       safety standards will shut off if oxygen levels fall too low.
  your home.
                                                                     Charcoal grills:
• Locate smoke alarms on each level of the house and
  inside every bedroom.                                              • Never burn charcoal inside of homes, vehicles, tents,
                                                                       or campers. Charcoal should never be used indoors,
                                                                       even if ventilation is provided.

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Port of Seattle and City of SeaTac Partner for Mutual Success
SeaTac Report | Winter 2018

2018 Neighborhood Grant Program
The City of SeaTac is now accepting applications for the 2018          the grant fund, two dollars of
Neighborhood Grant Program. Applications will be accepted              match must be provided by
until May 15, 2018, unless an extension is announced. Decisions        the applicant group. Applicant
on grant awards are scheduled for June 2018. Until the applica-        group portion of the grant is
tion/project receives City approval, the City is not responsible       typically volunteer labor,
for, nor will it pay for, any expenses or costs incurred by the        donated materials, supplies
applicant for the project prior to project final approval.             and/or professional services.

SeaTac is committed to promoting and sustaining an environ-            Examples of projects include:
ment that is responsive to resident involvement. The purpose           neighborhood identity (signage,
of the program is to encourage the formation of neighbor-              kiosks), play areas, neighbor-
hoods that work together for neighborhood identity through             hood events (Block Watch, Map
collaborative projects. It is the goal of the Neighborhood             Your Neighborhood), neighbor-
Grant Program to build viable partnerships between the City            hood clean-up, youth projects,
and its residents.                                                     artwork/neighborhood beautifi-
                                                                       cation, or other similar projects.
Total grant funds available for the overall 2018 Neighborhood
Grant Program equal $4,000. Only qualified applications will           • Projects must meet the programs requirements.
be considered. Awarded projects will be determined by the              • 2018 program is limited to a total program budget of $4,000.
amount of qualified applications the City receives and is
                                                                       For information and application please contact Resource
limited to how many projects can be accommodated within
                                                                       Conservation/Neighborhood Programs Coordinator
the program budget.
                                                                       Trudy Olson at tolson@ci.seatac.wa.us or 206.973.4763.
The 2018 Neighborhood Grant Program projects require                   Applications are also available at City Hall and on the City’s
a two (neighborhood) to one (City) match for City funds                website under the Public Works Department’s web page at
awarded (2:1 match). For every dollar requested through                www.ci.seatac.wa.us/neighborhoodgrantprogram.

2017 Good Neighbor Award Recipient
At the October 10 Regular Council            has made to their neighbors and                     Paavo and Rauni Sillanpaa
Meeting Mayor Michael Siefkes                community by being an example                       Melissa Wells
presented the 14th Good Neighbor             of a ‘good neighbor’.
                                                                                              Congratulations to Angela Hockley and
Award to Angela Hockley. Angela
                                             There have been 14 recipients of the             all the previous recipients for being
was nominated by her neighbor
                                             City of SeaTac Good Neighbor Award.              recognized as representatives of positive
Nitivia Jones.
                                                                                              community involvement in SeaTac!
                                                Chuck D’Arielli
The Good Neighbor Recognition
                                                Michael Doughty                               Look for Good Neighbor Award
Program is a city-wide recognition
                                                Bruce and Pat Ernst                           guidelines, forms and instructions at
program, where SeaTac community
                                                Lonnie Goulet                                 www.ci.seatac.wa.us/goodneighbor.
members are encouraged to nominate
                                                                                              You can also find hard copies at City
individuals and/or groups for their acts        Angela Hockley
                                                                                              Hall, and the SeaTac Community
of neighborly/community goodwill.               Peter Kwon
                                                                                              Center. For more information, contact
Nominations allow community                     Vicki Lockwood                                Resource Conservation/Neighborhood
members to call attention in a positive         DeDe McConnell                                Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at
way to the contribution the nominee
                                                Floyd and Doris Moe                           tolson@ci.seatac.wa.us or 206.973.4763.

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Port of Seattle and City of SeaTac Partner for Mutual Success
2018 Waste Reduction & Recycling Programs
SeaTac is dedicated to reducing waste, encouraging recycling, and promoting reuse.

                                                                 SPRING SPECIAL RECYCLING COLLECTION EVENT
                                                 SAVE            March 31, 2018
                                                  THE            Tyee Educational Campus Parking Lot
                                                 DATE            9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
                                                                 Watch for the flyer in the mail in early March.

Yard Debris Options for SeaTac Residents                              The following materials are accepted only during Recycle
                                                                      Area hours:
CURBSIDE SERVICE WITH
                                                                      • Commingled recyclable         • Mercury-containing light
RECOLOGY CLEANSCAPES
                                                                        materials                       bulbs and tubes
Yard debris collection is available at no extra cost to SeaTac
residents that subscribe to curbside garbage service with             • Appliances                    • Textiles
Recology CleanScapes. Food scraps may go into the yard                                                • Yard waste
waste curbside container so you might be able to downsize             Starting January 2018, at the Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer
your waste container and save! If you are interested in               Station, customers must separate the following materials
learning more or would like to sign up for service, please            and place them in marked recycling bins or areas. Look for
contact Recology CleanScapes at 206.767.1166 or visit                 recycling signs and ask employees if you have questions.
www.recology.com/recology-cleanscapes/seatac.
                                                                      • Cardboard                     • Clean wood (unpainted,
SELF-HAULING OF YARD DEBRIS                                           • Scrap metal                     untreated lumber,
SeaTac residents who choose to self-haul their yard debris            • Yard waste                      plywood, pallets)
may take it to the Bow Lake Transfer Station — accepted only
                                                                      For further information on the Bow Lake Transfer Station
during Recycle Area hours. Please note that fees apply.
                                                                      please visit http://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/
Bow Lake Transfer Station accepts yard waste for recycling;           facilities/transfer/bow-transfer.aspx
drop-off only. Includes leaves, grass clippings, weeds, brush,
                                                                      MISSED A COLLECTION EVENT, OR HAVE ITEMS
Christmas trees, and branches (must be 4 inches in diameter
                                                                      NOT ACCEPTED AT THE EVENTS?
or less, and less than 8 feet long). Yard waste must be
                                                                      Visit King County’s “What do I do with…?” website at
separated from garbage. No dirt or sod. No plastic of any
                                                                      http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/wdidw/ or visit the
kind. No food scraps allowed in yard waste dropped off at
                                                                      Earth911 website at http://earth911.com/ to find information
Bow Lake Transfer Station.
                                                                      on where to take your items.
Bow Lake Transfer Station – Tukwila (18800 Orillia Road S.)
206.477.4466
                                                                      HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
                                                                      www.HazWasteHelp.org
   STATION HOURS:
   (different from Recycle Area hours listed below)                   Products are considered hazardous
   Monday – Thursday: 24 hours a day                                  if the label has the words “Poison”,
   Friday: 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM                                       “Danger”, “Warning”, or “Caution”.
   Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM                             Remember: Never pour excess
                                                                      hazardous waste down any drain or
   RECYCLE AREA HOURS:
                                                                      sewer or dispose of it in the garbage!
   (different from Station Hours listed above)
   Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM                                 Household Hazards Line 206.296.4692
   Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
                                                                      For more information contact Resource Conservation/
   The facility is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and             Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at
   New Year’s Day.                                                    206.973.4763.

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SeaTac Report | Winter 2018

                                 Recology CleanScapes Launches New Website
                                 Recology CleanScapes’ recently
                                 launched a new website,
                                 designed to improve user
                                 experience and enhance
                                 customer service. Visitors will
To Report a Spill                notice improvements in speed,
– Call the                       flow, organization and style. The

Spill Hotline                    new site also features an FAQ
                                 page to answer questions about
The City of SeaTac has           carts and collection, hazardous
established a Spill Hotline      waste, account and billing
for residents and businesses     information and more. Looking for information in a different language? Recology’s
to report spills or water        new website provides Google Translate functionality in real time. Take a minute and
quality issues.                  stop by www.recology.com/recology-cleanscapes/seatac to peruse the new features.

Monday – Friday:
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM call
206.973.4770
                                 Discounts for Qualified Low-income Senior
After hours/weekends/
                                 and Low-income Disabled Residents
holidays: call the               You may qualify for a 50% discount on your Recology CleanScapes basic curbside collec-
King County 24-hour              tion fees if you are a SeaTac resident that is 62 years of age or older, or a SeaTac resident
dispatch at 206.296.8100         who is receiving permanent disability benefits from Social Security, and can meet the limited
                                 income requirements ($33,600 or less if one person in household; $38,400 if a two person
  **If spill is hazardous,
                                 family; $43,200 if a three person family; $48,000 if a four person family). Proof of SeaTac
  do not approach and
                                 residency, age, disability status, and income required. For more information please contact
         call 911**
                                 Resource Conservation/Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at 206.973.4763.

What to Report?
Clearly indicate:
1) Your name, the date,
                                 2018 Recology                                    Puget Sound Starts Here
   time, and location.           CleanScapes Service                              Visit the Puget Sound Starts Here website
2) The type of material and      Rates to Increase                                to explore and learn about the Puget Sound
   size of spill/discharge.                                                       through short
                                 City of SeaTac Recology CleanScapes
   If material is not known,                                                      films, photos,
                                 (RCS) customers will have an increase
   identify with indicators                                                       and articles
                                 in their service fees effective January
   (i.e. odors, colors,                                                           about our
                                 1, 2018.
   vegetation, staining, etc.)                                                    amazing region.
3) Contact information of        Rate increases are due to the annual             Check out the upcoming events section,
   the responsible party         Consumer Price Index rate adjustment             read about current impacts to the
   (if known).                   for RCS solid waste collection services          Puget Sound waters, and connect
                                 provided in the City’s hauler contract.          to resources on how to help Puget Sound
If possible, wait for first
                                 Rate increases will be reflected in              thrive for future generations to enjoy.
responders to arrive.
                                 customer invoices starting January 1.
                                                                                  https://www.pugetsoundstartshere.org/
                                 Contact information for RCS in SeaTac            www.facebook.com/PSStartsHere
                                 is 206.767.1166.

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 Rats: How to Control Them                                                              City Directory
                                                                                        Area Code 206
 With the colder weather naturally rolling its way in,
                                                                                        City of SeaTac      Garbage
 so comes the need for warmth. Around this time of year,
                                                                                        973.4800            and Recycling
 rats might go hunting for a warm area to tuck away in. There are                                           973.4763
                                                                                        City Clerk
 steps you can take to make sure that area isn’t your property.                         973.4660            Human
 City Code Compliance staff addresses rat issues by focusing                                                Resources
                                                                                        City Council
                                                                                                            973.4650
 on what can be attracting them to a property. Most of the                              973.4800
 time that attraction is rubbish and trash that isn’t properly                                              Community
                                                                                        City Manager
                                                                                                            Services
 stored or disposed of.                                                                 973.4810
                                                                                                            973.4815
                                                                                        Code
 However, that’s not always the case. Here are some steps                                                   Job Line
                                                                                        Compliance
                                                                                                            973.4655
 you can take to help keep rats away:                                                   973.4567
                                                                                                            Municipal
                                                                                        Facilities, Parks
 • Stacking your firewood off the ground and away from buildings.                                           Court
                                                                                        and Public Works
                                                                                                            973.4610
                                                                                        Maintenance
 • Keeping the lid on your garbage can closed tightly.
                                                                                        Facility            Community
 • Bring in your pet’s food from outside.                                               973.4770            & Economic
                                                                                                            Development
 • Keep your yard clear of trash and junk.                                              Finance &
                                                                                                            973-4750
                                                                                        Systems
 • Remove food sources such as bird feeders, fall fruit from trees, blackberry bushes   Department          Police
                                                                                        973.4880            Non-emergency
   and pet waste.
                                                                                                            296.3311
                                                                                        Inspection Line
 You can find out more information about how to control rats by visiting the King       973.4764            Police
 County Health Department’s web site at www.kingcounty.gov/health/rats.                                     Department
                                                                                        Fire
                                                                                                            973.4900
                                                                                        Department
                                                                                        253.856.4300        Public Works
                                                                                                            973.4720
                                                                                        Emergency
                                                                                        Management          SeaTac
                                                                                        253.856.4565        Community
                                                                                                            Center
                                                                                                            973.4680

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